US9648940B2 - Foldable carrying device - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
- A45F3/14—Carrying-straps; Pack-carrying harnesses
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
- A63C11/00—Accessories for skiing or snowboarding
- A63C11/02—Devices for stretching, clamping or pressing skis or snowboards for transportation or storage
- A63C11/023—Carrying-devices
- A63C11/025—Carrying-devices for skis or ski-sticks
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- the present invention concerns a carrying device to carry an elongated object and a method for using the carrying device.
- U.S. Pat. No. 2,884,172 A discloses a carrying device for carrying guns, where the carrying device comprises an adjustable holder.
- a ski carrying device is known from patent publication U.S. Pat. No. 5,400,937 A.
- the carrying device comprises an adjustable carrying strap, a pocket for the skis and a loop for fixing the skis.
- the purpose of the present invention is to provide a device and a method that addresses at least one of these problems while retaining the benefits of prior art.
- a carrying device for an elongated object characterized in that the carrying devices is foldable and comprises an adjustable upper and lower grip loop, where the grip loops are connected with an adjustable shoulder strap.
- the present invention relates to a method for using the carrying device, comprising the steps of; disposing the upper grip loop around the upper section of the object, disposing the lower grip loop around the lower section of the object, and adjusting the grip loop and/or shoulder strap.
- FIG. 1 shows the carrying device during use.
- FIG. 2 shows the upper grip loop disposed around an elongated object.
- FIG. 3 shows the lower grip loop disposed around an elongated object.
- FIG. 4 displays a detailed sketch of the upper grip loop.
- FIG. 4 a shows details of the fastening mechanism of the grip loop.
- FIG. 5 shows a detailed sketch of the lower grip loop.
- FIG. 6 shows a folded carrying device
- FIG. 1 shows a carrying device for an elongated object according to the invention.
- the carrying device is preferably made of straps and/or textile that can be folded, and has dimensions and other characteristics making it convenient to use, and to fold and stow away when not in use. This is described in greater detail below.
- the carrying device comprises an upper adjustable grip loop 1 and a lower adjustable grip loop 2 where the grip loops 1 , 2 are linked together through an adjustable shoulder strap 5 which constitutes the carrying section.
- the grip loops 1 , 2 have at least one cross-piece extending laterally from the shoulder strap.
- the cross-piece(s) of the upper grip loop 1 can be wrapped around the upper section of the elongated object and attached to each other and/or to the shoulder strap 5 , by the first fastening means 6 .
- the cross-piece(s) of the lower grip loop 2 may be wrapped around the lower part of the elongated object and attached to each other and/or to the shoulder strap 5 by means of the second fastening means 6 ′.
- the first 6 and the second 6 ′ fastening means can be of different types, such as a buckle or a velcro. In a preferred embodiment they are of the same type, i.e. both are adjustable buckles or both are velcros. A fewer number of different component types can be expected to reduce production costs.
- the lower grip loop 2 also comprises a longitudinal piece 4 in the extension of the shoulder strap 5 at its lower end, where the longitudinal piece 4 is disposed around the elongated object lower end.
- the cross-pieces of the grip loops 1 , 2 are fastened with e.g. velcro, a buckle or in any other suitable manner around the elongated object.
- the adjustable shoulder strap 5 comprises a third fastening means 3 , which can be of the same type as the first and second fastening means mentioned above. Alternatively, the third fastening means can be of a different type.
- the shoulder strap comprises a fastening buckle, e.g. made of plastic, because such a fastening buckle will permit higher loads than a velcro.
- the length of the shoulder strap 5 can be adjusted by the fastening buckle 3 to fit the length of the shoulder strap to the carrying height of the user and the length of the elongated object.
- the carrying device may be folded into a compact device by folding both the grip loops 1 , 2 , and the shoulder strap 5 , and fastening it in folded state by one of the fastening means 3 , 6 , 6 ′.
- a method for use of the carrying device comprises the steps of wrapping the upper grip loop 1 around an upper section of an elongated object; wrapping the lower grip loop 2 around the lower section of the elongated object and adjusting the grip loops and/or the shoulder strap.
- grip loop may be a closed loops with a mechanism for adjustment.
- the grip loops may however be opened completely, and thereby in a easy way be entwined to the elongated object.
- each grip loop 1 , 2 is attached to itself by being placed one above the other and/or attached to the shoulder strap 5 .
- the longitudinal piece 4 which is an extension of the shoulder strap 5 , is disposed around the lower end of the elongated object. The longitudinal piece will prevent the object from sliding down through the grip loop, and should therefore be provided with a grip capable to withstand the expected load of the object to be carried, such as the weight of any kind of skis.
- the carrying device can easily be folded into a compact unit. By opening the fastening buckle 3 , the carrying device is divided in two units and the carrying device is folded together by folding the grip loop 1 , 2 and the shoulder strap 5 , and the carrying device remains folded by one of the fastening means 3 , 6 , 6 ′.
- the carrying device for the elongated object comprises adjustable components that may be aligned to various sizes of the elongated object to be carried, and to individual requirements of the users.
- the carrying device may be used to carry any elongated object.
- Elongated objects to which the carrying device is suitable are for example, all types of skis, boards, etc. While carrying skis the cross-pieces of the grip loops 1 , 2 will keep the skis together when the cross-pieces are disposed around the skis and fastened.
- the cross-pieces may be fastened with velcro, but all known suitable fastening mechanisms could be used.
- the design of the grip loops enables a flexible adjustment to e.g. different kind of skis with different width and size.
- Padding material disposed in the grip loops on the faces facing toward the object will extend the durability of the carrying device due to less wear from e.g. sharp steel edges.
- the padding material will also protect the skis. This is especially useful for protecting the rear end of the skis, which are often a weak point and could easily be damaged, e.g. by hitting the ground.
- the carrying device could consist of any suitable material, e.g., cordura, or other materials with similar properties that meet the requirement of strength and flexibility.
- the fastening buckle 3 is in the preferred embodiment made of plastic, but can alternatively be made of metal, composite, or any other suitable materials.
- the carrying device is easy to pack into a small compact unit when not in use.
- the folded carrying device is the size of a wallet and have no loose straps or similar when folded. It is therefore very easy to bring with when it is not in use.
- the carrying device having a small volume and is easy to bring along, it is also easily wrapped around the object, e.g. skis, and provide a convenient manner of carrying the object.
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CH265068A (en) | 1947-06-12 | 1949-11-15 | Oppliger Henri | Device for carrying a pair of skis. |
US2884172A (en) | 1956-07-30 | 1959-04-28 | James J Kubo | Gun sling |
CH405132A (en) | 1963-09-26 | 1965-12-31 | Wismer Jules | Device for carrying the skis |
US4114838A (en) * | 1976-11-22 | 1978-09-19 | Knauf James E | Carrier for skis and ski poles |
US4456284A (en) * | 1983-01-27 | 1984-06-26 | Saka James Y | Convertible skier seat and ski carrier |
US4518107A (en) * | 1983-06-22 | 1985-05-21 | Ski Pack International, Inc. | Carrier system for ski equipment |
WO1987007170A1 (en) | 1986-05-20 | 1987-12-03 | Peter Eynon Smart | Ski-carrying device |
EP0300971A1 (en) | 1987-07-21 | 1989-01-25 | Heinz Rohrer-Enzensperger | Ski transport device |
FR2628648A1 (en) | 1988-03-18 | 1989-09-22 | Hoffman Georges | Ski carrier with strap held on bindings - with strap having perpendicular straps fixed around skis and buckle fixed to front binding |
US4911347A (en) * | 1988-09-28 | 1990-03-27 | Wilhite Daniel W | Carrier and locking seal for articulated drawing tubes and other cylindrical objects with slip on end caps |
US4979659A (en) | 1990-02-07 | 1990-12-25 | Boyd Kenneth B | Air bottle support harness |
US5335835A (en) * | 1993-05-04 | 1994-08-09 | Hogan Larry E | Ski equipment carrying strap |
US5383587A (en) * | 1993-07-12 | 1995-01-24 | Carpenter; Gary L. | Device for carrying elongated ski equipment |
US5400937A (en) * | 1993-11-29 | 1995-03-28 | Rottenberg; Jason L. | Ski and ski pole carrying device |
US5575412A (en) * | 1992-06-12 | 1996-11-19 | Arias; Fred | Ski carrier |
US5664721A (en) * | 1996-04-04 | 1997-09-09 | Homeyer; Gregory M. | Backpack-style firearm/bow/fishing rod carrier |
WO1999055434A1 (en) | 1998-04-25 | 1999-11-04 | Charles Jaiyeola | Ski carrier |
US5979726A (en) * | 1998-10-26 | 1999-11-09 | Chisholm; Leon | Ski securement and carrying harness |
FR2941776A1 (en) | 2009-01-30 | 2010-08-06 | Sporfabric | Sling for use by hunter to carry carbine express in shoulder, has leash comprising end adapted to barrel side end of gun, and another end adapted to gun stock for carrying gun in shoulder, where former end carries cap to receive barrel ends |
US7971763B2 (en) * | 2007-05-17 | 2011-07-05 | Susan Lee Chace | Backpack-style strap carrier tote |
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CH265068A (en) | 1947-06-12 | 1949-11-15 | Oppliger Henri | Device for carrying a pair of skis. |
US2884172A (en) | 1956-07-30 | 1959-04-28 | James J Kubo | Gun sling |
CH405132A (en) | 1963-09-26 | 1965-12-31 | Wismer Jules | Device for carrying the skis |
US4114838A (en) * | 1976-11-22 | 1978-09-19 | Knauf James E | Carrier for skis and ski poles |
US4456284A (en) * | 1983-01-27 | 1984-06-26 | Saka James Y | Convertible skier seat and ski carrier |
US4518107A (en) * | 1983-06-22 | 1985-05-21 | Ski Pack International, Inc. | Carrier system for ski equipment |
WO1987007170A1 (en) | 1986-05-20 | 1987-12-03 | Peter Eynon Smart | Ski-carrying device |
US4903875A (en) * | 1986-05-20 | 1990-02-27 | Smart Peter E | Ski-carrying device |
EP0300971A1 (en) | 1987-07-21 | 1989-01-25 | Heinz Rohrer-Enzensperger | Ski transport device |
FR2628648A1 (en) | 1988-03-18 | 1989-09-22 | Hoffman Georges | Ski carrier with strap held on bindings - with strap having perpendicular straps fixed around skis and buckle fixed to front binding |
US4911347A (en) * | 1988-09-28 | 1990-03-27 | Wilhite Daniel W | Carrier and locking seal for articulated drawing tubes and other cylindrical objects with slip on end caps |
US4979659A (en) | 1990-02-07 | 1990-12-25 | Boyd Kenneth B | Air bottle support harness |
US5575412A (en) * | 1992-06-12 | 1996-11-19 | Arias; Fred | Ski carrier |
US5335835A (en) * | 1993-05-04 | 1994-08-09 | Hogan Larry E | Ski equipment carrying strap |
US5383587A (en) * | 1993-07-12 | 1995-01-24 | Carpenter; Gary L. | Device for carrying elongated ski equipment |
US5400937A (en) * | 1993-11-29 | 1995-03-28 | Rottenberg; Jason L. | Ski and ski pole carrying device |
US5664721A (en) * | 1996-04-04 | 1997-09-09 | Homeyer; Gregory M. | Backpack-style firearm/bow/fishing rod carrier |
WO1999055434A1 (en) | 1998-04-25 | 1999-11-04 | Charles Jaiyeola | Ski carrier |
US5979726A (en) * | 1998-10-26 | 1999-11-09 | Chisholm; Leon | Ski securement and carrying harness |
US7971763B2 (en) * | 2007-05-17 | 2011-07-05 | Susan Lee Chace | Backpack-style strap carrier tote |
FR2941776A1 (en) | 2009-01-30 | 2010-08-06 | Sporfabric | Sling for use by hunter to carry carbine express in shoulder, has leash comprising end adapted to barrel side end of gun, and another end adapted to gun stock for carrying gun in shoulder, where former end carries cap to receive barrel ends |
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